3 Reasons Why Illinois Is the Best Place To Retire
The first job I truly loved was the second one I had, working in dining services for a massive retirement community in my hometown. For six years, two in high school and all four in college, anytime I was home, I would work there. I got to know my senior residents like my own extra […]
‘You’re next’: Woman charged after Gold Coast shovel rampage goes viral
A Chicago woman is facing felony charges after a viral weekend video appeared to show her smashing the windshield of a Chicago police squad car with a shovel in the Gold Coast. The footage, first shared by Chicago Critter, captures Jane Loveless, 24, standing next to a Chicago Police Department...
‘No more warnings’ : Dixmoor cracking down on quality-of-life violations
The Dixmoor village board’s meeting on March 26 highlighted urgency on multiple fronts, from time-sensitive development funding to stricter enforcement policies and a divided vote on local business operations. A key focus was the status of ongoing and upcoming development projects, particularly those tied to state and grant funding.
30 people shot across Chicago this weekend, a 50% increase from last year
Warm weekend weather helped drive a sharp year-over-year increase in shootings across Chicago, according to information released by the Chicago Police Department. While only one homicide was reported, 29 other people were wounded by gunfire, with victims ranging in age from 13 to 46. Data compiled by HeyJackass, a website...
Beloved grocery store Trader Joe’s opening new locations in 2 Chicago suburbs
Beloved grocery store Trader Joe's will open new locations in two Chicago suburbs, and one of them will be inside a former bowling alley. According to a March 27 post, Trader Joe's will open a grocery store in the southwest suburbs in Oswego. The new store will be located at 1930 US-34.
Man accused of $130,000 Chicago firehouse axe spree carried weapon ‘for protection from firefighters’
We’ve learned more about the alleged motives of the man accused of causing widespread damage in a string of axe attacks on property at Chicago firehouses over the past two months, and we now know just how much damage officials think he caused: $130,000. Chicago cops arrested Jacob Bogdan,...
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago: At Least 28 Shot During Weekend
At least 28 people were shot, one of them fatally, during the weekend across Mayor Brandon Johnson’s (D) Chicago. CBS News reported that the fatal shooting occurred at 11:45 p.m. Saturday “in the 8000 block of South Morgan Street,” after two groups of people quarreled. A 25-year-old...
Burglars target new South Loop restaurant, surveillance video shows
The owner of Brûlée Chicago says they opened the doors five months ago. Chicago police are investigating.
Man struck at bus stop after crash in Lakeview
A man was hurt in Chicago's Lakeview community after a car involve in a crash veered into a CTA bus shelter where the victim was standing on Sunday night.
Chicago weather: Chance for severe weather Monday
There is a chance for severe storms Monday afternoon in the Chicago area.
